The whole
Gateway has changed face! Utilizing the latest features in the most popular
Web Browsers, we are taking you on an all new ride. With the bold new
interface, surfing the hottest sites on the web just got hotter! Explore,
venture forth and enjoy all the World Wide Web has to offer your family.

Using the
Gateway is simple, easy, and allows you to use the World Wide Web conveniently.
For your added convenience, the Gateway loads each time you launch your
browser.

To make
surfing quicker, we've arranged many of the best sites on the Web into
categories which you can select at anytime while using the Gateway.
For a detailed description of each area, and what you can do in them,
read more below...

1. NEWSTUFF
If you want to get in on what's changed in the Gateway since your
last session, simply click on the "NEWSTUFF" button. We will be updating
the Gateway regularly, so this is a good idea.

2. LOCALBIZ
This area provides you with special offers, announcements, and Websites
from your favorite local businesses. Many times, you'll be able to find
the best deals right here with the Gateway! Click on the Link that corresponds
to the Specials, Announcements, or Website that you want to know more
about.

3. CYBERMALL
Online shopping is growing in popularity. Especially since it's now
more secure than ever to shop at your favorite Web-stores. We're collecting
links to some of the best - check them out today!

4. NEWSPLEX
Never miss out on the latest news again! Click on any of the great News
Sites we've screened for the absolute best in News and Weather. Click
on a link to go to the News Site of your choice. We like them all!

5. SPORTZONE
America's favorite passtime has landed itself on the Web. Look to the
SportZone to get the best sites on the Heros of the sportsworld - past,
present, and future. Click on a link to go to a Sports related website.
Each has its own unique special coverage, so take time to look around
when you get there.

6. WEBLINK
This is where you look for those Websites that don't seem to fit into
any particular area. There will always be plenty of cool stuff to do
here. Make sure to check this area often as "miscellaneous" types of
sites are very popular right now.

7. KIDSPLACE
Check out all of these awesome links for the absolute best in family
friendly entertainment and family related information. There are links
that will appeal to every age group! These won't promote tooth decay
either...

8. Help
& Home You've already found these if you are here! Click on the
"Home Area" button if you ever want to get back to the main screen of
the Gateway. Use the Help
area when you, well...need help.

Getting
Around: Click on a link to start surfing some of the most unique
Websites out there. We are coming across hundreds of cool ones that
we plan to bring to you in the Gateway (not all at once though).

Happy
surfing!

QuickTips

The Internet
is a huge resource where you can find all kinds of great information and
opportunities. With great size, however, comes a certain amount of difficulty
in use.

The Gateway
helps simplify common tasks on the Internet. Here are some of the things
you can do with the Internet and the Gateway:

1. The
World Wide Web Using the Web, you can get to just about any kind of
information in the world. Everyone is putting up a Website nowadays. When
you get on the Internet, the Web is what you will typically use to get
around and do things. The way you get to a Website is easy - just click
on a link in the Gateway, or type in the Website address (URL) in the
Browser address field.

Tip:
If I want to see what my cable company is doing lately on their website,
I would type: "http://www.mycablecompany.com" in the address field of
my Web browser. It's that simple to use the Web.

2. E-mail
Using electronic mail (Email) to correspond with people is quickly becoming
the preferred way to keep in touch and share information. You can write
a letter and send it around the world in seconds! Because of the speed
of Email, regular postal mail is called "snail mail" now. Once you get
used to sending Email, you'll love it!

You can send
Email with an Email Client (a small application that runs alone, or with
your Web browser). When you open it, usually it will automatically check
to see if you have any new mail and notify you if you do.

To send an
email, click on the menu item "New Message", when the new message window
opens, type the recipient's email address ("JoeSmith@domain.com") in the
"To:" field; then give your note a subject name; type the message in the
main message area and send it away. You can do a lot with Email. For more
information on your specific Email application, look under its "Help"
menu, or check its company Website.

3. FTP
(File Transfers) You can also download (receive) and upload (send)
files with the Internet. You'll need an FTP program to upload, but for
most downloads, you can simply use your Web browser.

Tip: First,
go to the Website where the file would be (if it's a Microsoft file, check
"www.microsoft.com"). Browse the Website to find the page where you can
download files (this varies with each Website). Click on the name of the
file that you want to download, and your Web browser will ask you to Open
it or Save it. Remember where you download the file to if you save it!

Tip:
Each Website is a little different as to where they put things to download.
Most have information on each page to help you find what you are looking
for easily. If you still have trouble, send them an email and ask for
information.

Getting
more help

If
you are having trouble with your Internet Connection, or if there is a problem
with the Gateway, contact us at the Local Cable System's main phone number.
We will help you promptly and courteously. Thanks for using the Gateway!

LocalBizCheck
out the businesses close to home!

Enter
the LocalBiz pages by clicking the highlighted "LocalBiz"
button on the navigation bar to the left.

If
you would like to have your business listed in the LocalBiz Webpages,
please contact your local cable provider for details!